VW independent/submitted information United Way of Van Wert County made a $2,500 donation to the Salvation Army’s capital campaign. The money was given from new initiative funds that provide one-time money for a new project or program. The Salvation Army, in its new location at 120 N. Cherry St. since November 2015, used funds raised […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Historical Society plans to expand its tribute to the county’s men and women who served in the United States military and helped to preserve the freedoms that Americans still have today. Recently, the trustees put together a display of World War I and World War II uniforms donated […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 7:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
The Van Wert County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming National Police Week in the county. Shown in front of the County Courthouse are (front row, from the left) County Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach, County Sheriff’s Deputy/DARE Officer Michael Biberstine, Detective Adam Clark, Deputy Ed Klausing, Deputy Sgt. Michael East, Van Wert Police Officer Josh Staten […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Van Wert High School Principal Bob Priest announces that the school will be having its graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2016 at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 22, in the high school gymnasium. Parking is available in both the west parking lots (high school and middle school). Open entrances at the […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 7:31 am. FILED UNDER: News
Rose Josephine Sever, 92, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. She was born February 7, 1924, in Fort Jennings, the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Metzger) Suever, who both preceded her in death. On October 5, 1946, she married Paul Sever, who died May 6, 2013. […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Beulah “Bubba” Schabbing, 50, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born December 30, 1965, in Van Wert, the daughter of George and Nellie (Dempsey) Schabbing, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Aleigha Schabbing; two brothers, George “Butch” (Peggy) Schabbing of […]
POSTED: 05/20/16 at 6:42 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
By Maceyn Snyder, Reporter The Leaders of the Future 4-H club met on April 17 with 32 members present. President Kylee Mongold called the meeting to order and let the pledges. Elizabeth Johnson gave a health report on mosquitos, poison ivy and poison oak. Alex Wyatt gave a safety report on extinguishing a campfire. There […]
POSTED: 05/19/16 at 2:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Youth
By Rex Dolby Despite heavy rain, Van Wert Area Photography Club members traveled to Ottoville on Thursday, May 12, to tour a vintage photography studio that had been started in the 1890’s by the great grandfather of local insurance man, Jim Niedecken. Jim’s grandfather, and later his dad continued to run the studio until it closed its doors […]
POSTED: 05/19/16 at 2:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace Our Winds of Change Exhibit is now on-view through May 27, time is “winding” down. Varied wind-themed artwork in ranging from painting, drawing, photography, and sculptural mediums deck the walls inside our gallery. Artists were encouraged to consider the effect of wind and wind-based clean energy in their lives and in the […]
POSTED: 05/19/16 at 2:05 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
Lincolnview Local schools held its annual Relay for Life event from April 25-29. Students in grades K-12 engaged in activities throughout the week to honor those affected by cancer, as well as to raise money to be donated to the American Cancer Society. Events were led by teacher Hollie Ford’s high school speech class, and assisted […]
POSTED: 05/19/16 at 1:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines